Aspen Pharmacist Assistant Jobs – Junior Brand Manager

Job Description:

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Continuously communicate with and support the sales teams with high levels of integrity and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth with the required and shared accountability to achieve business targets
• Implementation, monitoring and measurement of the success of the developed strategies and to ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Successful implementation and monitoring of the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes
• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors in the Hospital and Vaccines channel
• Analysis of the market dynamics and development of insights that are applied to develop robust brand plans
• Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and tactics whilst managing Agency outcomes
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that ensure healthy profit margins and competitive advantage for traditional medicine/ heritage brand portfolio
• Anticipate future trends in Hospital and Vaccines brands usage and the market environment
• Drive, lead and take accountability for the budgeting process, control of A&P expenditure and achievement of financial targets
• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with the business leadership and relevant teams within the business at all times

Job Requirements:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Sense of urgency
• Interpersonal skills
• Networking ability
• Prioritizing and planning
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Commercial acumen

Qualification & Experience:

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Relevant Post matric Commercial /Health Science qualification
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous
• Minimum 2-3 years in sales or marketing within Health segment
• 3+ years Marketing industry experience advantageous
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Sound financial acumen
• Must have a Matric

Job Details:

Company: Aspen Pharma

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Woodmead, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A